Monday 4th of February 2008 02:00:16 PM

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Stopped here after hitting Flossmoor on the return trip to Chicago.

Superbowl sunday and the place was bananas...people double parked in the tiny lot, lottery pandemonium at the register, a frenetic vibe overall. Use caution in the crowded parking lot. Kind of dingy outside, and your typical liquor store sticky floors inside.

Once you walk in, craft beer is along the first aisle at left, and imports are further down on the right, and on a little island and desk at the end of the aisle. A few random glasses like Sam Smith for cheap. Some singles were on the freestanding island rack, and signs said 6 bottle discount, no six packs were handy, so it wasn't clear where to collect a mix-a-six. Some handwritten signs about new arrivals and beer descriptions were on the shelves. Many imports, enough eclectic ones to impress. Some leftovers, check dust levels and dates. Lots of German and Belgian options. A couple Fantomes were still hanging out here, also some Oud Beersel and Dulle Teve in the 750 bottles. American craft was a pretty broad range too, there were 3F bombers, Founders 4/6 packs, Lagunitas, and Southern Tier bombers. Prices were about a dollar less on average than Chicago prices. Checkout was speedy, and I was able to get out quick.

Sunday 1st of July 2007 03:24:26 PM

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Torrence Liquors is set in a strip mall. This could be a beer/liquor store in any of the south burbs of Chicago.
Upon entering the store you immediately see the craft/micro/import beer aisle. The shelves are heavy with the vast selection of premium beers from around the world. German, Belgian, French, Nordic, Italian, Czech, Turkish, Russian, African, Canadian they are all here and many, many others.
American craft beers are also well represented.
There also appears to be a decent selection of wines and liquors.
The far wall of the store is the refrigerated section. There are all the macros you would expect plus a decent selection of micros and a few decent imports.
On this trip I didn't need any help but a clerk did come to see if I did.
This store is loaded with beers I have yet to review so I will definitely be back. I ended up with 10 beers to review as well as sixes of some old favorites.

Location is great to or from Three Floyd's and not too far off the path from Flossmor Station.
--03/18/2006